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Fed signals concern about rise in Treasury yields
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2023
Fed signals concern about rise in Treasury yields

Some officials have said the recent surge in long-term Treasury yields may reduce the need for further rate increases.

Choreo acquires $8.1B wealth management unit of accounting firm BDO
RIAS NOV 01, 2023
Choreo acquires $8.1B wealth management unit of accounting firm BDO

Thirty-three employees will join Choreo from BDO, including 17 advisors; the deal also adds seven locations to Choreo's network.

Maximizing client value: Why firms should upgrade their data aggregation
OPINION NOV 01, 2023
Maximizing client value: Why firms should upgrade their data aggregation

Harnessing a personalized, data-centric approach has proven effective in helping financial advisors retain clients and drive business growth.

$1.8B penalty over commissions in landmark antitrust case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 01, 2023
$1.8B penalty over commissions in landmark antitrust case

Brokerage firms walloped in case that could upend industry.

Kestra PWS adds two teams with combined $850M AUM  
ADVISOR MOVES NOV 01, 2023
Kestra PWS adds two teams with combined $850M AUM  

The firm has expanded its presence in Pennsylvania and Utah.

Fed decision day: 'Hawkish' hold expected, Treasuries gain
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2023
Fed decision day: 'Hawkish' hold expected, Treasuries gain

US stock futures down ahead of FOMC announcement Wednesday.

Macro hedge funds rebound from disastrous first-half
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2023
Macro hedge funds rebound from disastrous first-half

Macro trades are proving successful for fund managers.

'Francs' and beans: The G-10 currency set to sizzle
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2023
'Francs' and beans: The G-10 currency set to sizzle

Swiss currency to outperform peers, says JPMorgan FX chief.

DOL's rule would add a lot of fiduciaries into the mix
COMPLIANCE OCT 31, 2023
DOL's rule would add a lot of fiduciaries into the mix

But even those who already work in a fiduciary capacity will be affected, one lawyer says.

Biden criticizes advisors who prioritize their pay over clients’ returns
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 31, 2023
Biden criticizes advisors who prioritize their pay over clients’ returns

'I just want you to know we're watching,' President Biden warns advisors who put their own interests above needs of clients.

More advisors are making the move to RIA, independent models
RIAS OCT 31, 2023
More advisors are making the move to RIA, independent models

Cerulli projects the independent and hybrid RIA channels will control nearly one-third of intermediary asset market share by 2027.

Broker, executive hit with $1M arbitration loss over GWG bonds
ALTERNATIVES OCT 31, 2023
Broker, executive hit with $1M arbitration loss over GWG bonds

'The financial advisor recommended he put the entire amount in GWG L bonds,' the claimant's attorney says.

Creative Planning adds Mesirow’s retirement plan advisory team
RIAS OCT 31, 2023
Creative Planning adds Mesirow’s retirement plan advisory team

The corporate retirement group at Mesirow serves more than 350 plans that have about $13 billion in assets under advisement and management.

DOL takes aim at 'junk fees'
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 31, 2023
DOL takes aim at 'junk fees'

New proposal wants to rework definition of a fiduciary and 'close loopholes.'

State Street shakes up leadership as senior exec announces retirement
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2023
State Street shakes up leadership as senior exec announces retirement

Changes will have a particular impact on the firm’s investment services business.

Firm with $1.4B AUM marks milestone 70th deal for Captrust
ADVISOR MOVES OCT 31, 2023
Firm with $1.4B AUM marks milestone 70th deal for Captrust

Latest addition is also the seventh for the firm so far in 2023.

LPL welcomes $250M team from UBS in Austin, Texas
ADVISOR MOVES OCT 31, 2023
LPL welcomes $250M team from UBS in Austin, Texas

New indie wealth firm is named for a local landmark.

Central banks are buying up more gold than we thought
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2023
Central banks are buying up more gold than we thought

New data shows 800 tons were acquired in the first nine months of 2023.

Wells Fargo analyst questions Morgan Stanley's $20M bonuses
WIREHOUSES OCT 31, 2023
Wells Fargo analyst questions Morgan Stanley's $20M bonuses

Mike Mayo says the payouts to three senior leaders suggest governance risk.

Are white-knuckle traders a dying breed in macro funds?
EQUITIES OCT 31, 2023
Are white-knuckle traders a dying breed in macro funds?